Lecturer in Digital Technology, Communication and Education

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as Lecturer in Digital Education (Teaching and Scholarship) within the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE), part of the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), Faculty of Humanities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching and scholarship within the Digital Technologies, Communication and Education (DTCE) programme, a well‑established and internationally recognised area of teaching and research. The DTCE team explores the intersections of digital technologies, AI, design and education, with a strong focus on digital inequality, digital development and digital sustainability.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for three years, starting 1 September 2026, based in the Ellen Wilkinson Building on the University’s Oxford Road campus.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering high‑quality, research‑led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, particularly on the MA DTCE
• Leading and coordinating course units and contributing to programme and curriculum development
• Teaching using a range of formats, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, and making effective use of digital learning platforms
• Assessing undergraduate and postgraduate work and providing clear, timely and constructive feedback
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and providing academic advice and pastoral support to students

As a Teaching and Scholarship Lecturer, you will also contribute to the School’s vibrant research and scholarship culture.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining an active profile in scholarship related to digital education, appropriate to career stage
• Contributing to research and scholarship groups and networks within DTCE
• Disseminating scholarship through publications, conferences, blogs and other appropriate outlets
• Supporting activities that translate scholarship into wider societal benefit and potential impact

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• A PhD in a relevant discipline
• Experience of high‑quality, engaging teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Strong knowledge of research methods relevant to digital education and experience teaching research methods
• Experience using digital technologies innovatively for teaching and learning (e.g. VLEs, online discussion tools, video‑conferencing)
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to student support and inclusion

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of research or scholarship aligned with DTCE priorities (e.g. generative AI, digital sustainability, digital dialogue)
• Experience contributing to programme or course unit development
• Experience supervising postgraduate or doctoral students
• Experience disseminating digital education research or scholarship

We value inclusive teaching practices, collegiality and a commitment to high‑quality student experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:
• Generous employer pension contribution
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Access to professional development and mentoring opportunities

For more information, please see
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Lisa Murtagh
Email Address: lisa.murtagh@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support
recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support
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Applications close at midnight on 20 July 2026.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.